Vincent Gatostico
The Right Honourable Vincent Gatostico | |
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| 35th Prime Minister of Vitosium | |
| Assumed office November 14, 2018 | |
| Deputy | Jonah Bongiovanni (1st term) John Savori III (2nd term) |
| Preceded by | Raymond Venancias |
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| Born | Vincent Sebastian Gatostico March 28, 1990 Gatovita, Kingsland, Vitosium |
| Political party | Neo Prosperity Party |
| Spouse | Avery Serra (m. 2015) |
| Residence(s) | ? (official) ? (private) |
Vincent Sebastian Gatostico is a Vitosian civil rights attorney and politician who is currently serving as the 35th Prime Minister of Vitosium as well as the son of former Prime Minister, Apollo Gatostico. He is also the second homosexual Prime Minister, following Sino Tamley.
Personal Life
Vincent Sebastian Gatostico was the third child of former PM, Apollo Gatostico, and surgeon, Dr. Vanessa Gatostico (nee Alcantara). He was born and raised in Gatovita, Kingsland, as his father was a prominent political figure who would serve two terms as the 30th Prime Minister of Vitosium from 1992 to 2000. In 2002, the family would then move to Castellatri, Tolagovia. While originally wanting to pursue architecture, he would eventually settle on law, graduating from the esteemed Graycott Law School in Granelton, Casca, in 2011. He would become a civil rights attorney until 2016 where he was inspired to run against Raymond Venancias in the efforts of leading the country better.
Policies
2019
January
- Signed the Vitosian Economic Union Accord, which guarantees free, fair and open trade/transfer of all goods, services, raw materials, commodities and labor between member states without prejudice
March
- Signed the Road Safety Accord, which provides training and competency standards for individuals who operate or maintain commercial road vehicles
June
- Signed the 2019 Patient's Rights Act, an update to an already existing act brought about by former PM John Savori Jr., which states that all persons have the right to participate in the assessment of their medical needs, the development of their treatment plans and to receive information concerning their condition and treatment. The act asserts that medical professionals must be able to provide these services without undue government interference in the doctor/patient relationship, as well as further asserting that patients have the right to expect confidential treatment of all communications and records relating to their care
July
- Signed the Nuclear Disaster Response Act, which sought to improve the nation's security by boosting military budgets
August
- Signed the Workplace Safety Standards Act, which guarantees the right of all employees to a much more safer working environment
2020
January
- Signed the Endangered Species Protection Act
September
- Legalized Marijuana
- Signed the Marine Protection Act, which enables sustainable fishing and other commercial activities
- Signed the Effectual Recycling Act, allowing recyclable waste to be safely reprocessed into a material or product that can be reused for a practical purpose such as in manufacturing
October
- Signed the Future Environmental Care Act (FECA), which introduced new commitments and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45% before 2030
2021
February
- Signed the Housing Mitigation Act, which guaranteed research in innovative strategies in home construction, land use planning, and urban development to maximize affordable housing
March
- On March 4th, 2021, Prime Minister Gatostico declared that January 20th, the day that Sino Tamley was born, will be known as "Sino Tamley Day".
April
- Raised Minimum Wage to $15.25
2022
February
- Raised Minimum Wage to $15.50
March
- Signed the Education Reform Act, which included increased funding for teacher salaries and training programs
May
- Signed the Renewable Energy Advancement Act, which discusses providing subsidies and tax incentives for renewable energy projects such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power and sets a goal for 50% of the country's energy to come from renewable sources by 2035
August
- Signed the Healthcare Access and Improvement Act, which expands access to healthcare services in rural and underserved areas
2023
January
- Signed the Public Transportation and Urban Mobility Act, which introduces introduces bike-sharing and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure
April
- Signed the Workforce Development and Job Training Act, which establishes better and more efficient job training programs and provides better support for displaced workers to transition into new careers
- Raised Minimum Wage to $16.15
June
- Signed the Innovation and Technology Act, which supports startups and small businesses in tech industries and encourages collaboration between universities, government, and private sector in innovation
August
November
2024
February
March
- Raised Minimum Wage to $16.25